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Aarp Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 520794300  ·  Private foundation

Aarp Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $69.7M in grants paid and $636.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 639 individual grants from this funder — $92.0M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for disaster relief & emergency aid. Below is its full funding profile.

$69.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$636.5M
Total assets
639
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Aarp Foundation funds

Aarp Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, financial empowerment, food & agriculture, health care.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aarp Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Aarp
CHARITABLE WORK CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF AARP FOUNDATION
Washington, DC$12.5M2019
Aarp
AARP charitable work conducted on behalf of the AARP Foundation.
Washington, DC$5.1M2018
Aarp
Charitable work conducted on behalf of AARP Foundation
Washington, DC$4.2M2022
Older Adults Technology Services
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Digital Skills Ready @ 50+ Workforce program
Brooklyn, NY$1.8M2022
Older Adults Technology Services
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Digital Skills Ready @ 50+ Workforce program
New York, NY$1.8M2023
Financial Health Network
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM
Chicago, IL$1.2M2019
Wish of a Lifetime
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Social Connectivity program
Denver, CO$1.0M2023
Older Adults Technology Services
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROGRAM
New York, NY$788K2024
Meals on Wheels America
DONATION TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Alexandria, VA$750K2020
Rhode Island Public Health Foundation Dba Rhode Island Public Health Instit
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Providence, RI$750K2019
Habitat for Humanity International
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Housing program
Americus, GA$736K2018
University of California College of the Law San Francisco
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S ADVANCING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$677K2024
Texas Health Resources Foundation
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S ISOLATION PROGRAM
Arlington, TX$660K2019
Benefits in Action
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Benefits program
Edgewater, CO$639K2022
Ochin Inc
GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S ISOLATION PROGRAM
Portland, OR$633K2020

Aarp Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$15.3M
2019$23.8M
2020$12.1M
2022$17.7M
2023$12.0M
2024$11.1M

How to apply for funding from Aarp Foundation

Aarp Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aarp.org/foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Aarp Foundation

Does Aarp Foundation accept grant applications?
Aarp Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Aarp Foundation fund?
Aarp Foundation's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Aarp, Aarp, Aarp. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Aarp Foundation give in grants?
Aarp Foundation reported $69.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $92.0M over 639 grants.
Where is Aarp Foundation located?
Aarp Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 520794300.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aarp Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aarp Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.